During the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, Morgan Smith moderated a discussion entitled "Standardized Testing and Accountability: The Great Debate." Panelists include Tom Pauken, Bill Hammond, Carolyn Heinrich and Michael Williams.

At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, Ross Ramsey moderated a discussion looking at what's in store for health and human service matters in Texas' 83rd Legislature. Ross's guests are Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, Sen. Robert Deuell, R-Greenville, Rep. John Zerwas, R-Simonton and Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas. | <a href="http://www.texastribune.org/">Texas Tribune</a>

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At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, Erica Grieder of Texas Monthly moderated a discussion about the future of school finance in Texas. Panelists include David Dunn,  executive director of the Texas Charter Schools Association; Kent Grusendorf, former chairman, House Public Education Committee; David G. Hinojosa, Southwest regional counsel for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF); and David Thompson, partner, Thompson & Horton.

At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, William Sage moderated a discussion about what happens now that the Affordable Care Act has been ruled constitutional. Panelists include Anne Dunkelberg, associate director of the Center for Public Policy Priorities; Dan Stultz, president and chief executive officer of the Texas Hospital Association; Thomas Suehs, retired executive commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services; and Arlene Wohlgemuth, executive director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Center for Health Care Policy.

At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, Evan Smith interviewed San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ted Cruz about a range of national and state issues, including taxes, health care and immigration. 

At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, Emily Ramshaw moderated a spirited discussion between State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin; UT professor Kimberly Carter; State Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola; and Texas Alliance for Life Director Joe Pojman.  

At the opening session of the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, Evan Smith talked to Gov. Rick Perry about the cost of college tuition, how to insure more Texans, his plans for 2014 and, yes, Satan.